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2 years after the Synod on Synodality, where does the Church in the US stand?

by Kimberley Heatherington

The vision of synodality is intended as a “way of being Church” versus an event or program, or even a multi-year progression of the same.

Centuries later, Georgia Martyrs offer fresh witness to faith, says Cardinal Leo
Holy Land Church leaders condemn settler attack on Christian village, European diplomats
Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground
Ahead of pope’s surgery, Mexican bishops brought plight of country’s missing persons to pontiff
Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year

U.S. Church

Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

by Kate Scanlon

The Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.

Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains

Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins

Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors

Global progress must ‘truly serve the human person,’ nuncio tells major interfaith forum in Utah

Pope Leo sends message to San Francisco celebrating Franciscan mission’s 250th anniversary

World

Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire

by Gina Christian

The Canadian government’s website, says the base — located some 130 miles east of the Alberta province capital of Edmonton — is “one of the busiest” in Canada.

French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation
Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
‘Great joy’ as canonization cause of Irish military chaplain Father Willie Doyle heads to Rome
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia

Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico

Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled

Vatican

Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

Catholic parenting during election season: teaching discernment, not division

by Colleen Pressprich

How to talk with kids about cancer

by Laura Kelly Fanucci

Reviews

Sense and Sensibility

by John Mulderig
Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
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